Hypertonic Drinks
What Type of Sport Drinks Are There?
A hypertonic sports drink will help you recover from your workout. Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images
Of the three types of sports drinks, hypertonic drinks contain the greatest amounts of sugar and protein compared to the normal amounts in your body. Their high levels of protein allow for the slowest rate of absorption. But they contain the highest levels of sugar, giving you a long-term boost that prevents you from crashing after your workout is over. This makes them good recovery drinks.